David M. Arnot[1] PC is a Canadian senator from Saskatchewan, serving since July 2021. A lawyer and judge, Arnot previously served as the chief commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission since 2009, and was previously a judge on the provincial court, federal treaty commissioner (1997 to 2007), and crown prosecutor.[2] He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and was admitted to the bar in 1976.[3] On July 29, 2021, it was announced that he would be appointed to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of prime minister Justin Trudeau.[4]
David Arnot | |
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| Canadian Senator from Saskatchewan | |
| Assumed office July 29, 2021 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Mary Simon |
| Preceded by | David Tkachuk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1952 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | Independent Senators Group |
| Alma mater | University of Saskatchewan (JD) |
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References edit
- ^ Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory. Martindale-Hubbell. July 29, 1992. ISBN 9781561600229 – via Google Books.
- ^ "David Arnot". Canada 150 @ usask. University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Sask. Human Rights Chief Commissioner David Arnot appointed to Senate". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Guignard, Jonathan (July 29, 2021). "Saskatchewan Human Rights commissioner David Arnot appointed to Canadian Senate". Global News. Retrieved July 29, 2021.